Whistler is business as usual at least for this 2016-17 season. I heard some layoff happened after the purchase as people expected.

Last year Whistler announced a huge development plan for the next 10 years. That was before the purchase and I'm not sure whether any or what is the impact on that plan.

Everyone now is looking forward for the season pass (and other ticket package) announcement for next season 2017-18. The Vail Epic pass is a pass that allows unlimited access to all Vail's resorts. In 2016-17, this doesn't include Whistler yet (only 5 days with holiday restrictions). And more important, Vail Epic pass is even cheaper than Whistler's Season pass.

For us that go to Whistler often, we are waiting patiently for the announcement coming very soon.

Everyone now is looking forward for the season pass (and other ticket package) announcement for next season 2017-18. The Vail Epic pass is a pass that allows unlimited access to all Vail's resorts. In 2016-17, this doesn't include Whistler yet (only 5 days with holiday restrictions). And more important, Vail Epic pass is even cheaper than Whistler's Season pass.

I used to get the Epic Pass, I guess for the next season un-restricted skiing in Whistler will only be applied to the "full" Epic Pass, similar to Park City. The Whistler season pass is quite a rip-off.

Everyone now is looking forward for the season pass (and other ticket package) announcement for next season 2017-18. The Vail Epic pass is a pass that allows unlimited access to all Vail's resorts. In 2016-17, this doesn't include Whistler yet (only 5 days with holiday restrictions). And more important, Vail Epic pass is even cheaper than Whistler's Season pass.

For us that go to Whistler often, we are waiting patiently for the announcement coming very soon.

Just announced:

All 2016-17 Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders will receive five days of skiing and snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb this winter season.

In addition, 2016-17 Whistler Blackcomb Unlimited Season Pass holders, including the Spirit Passes and Sea to Sky Passes, will receive five complimentary days of skiing and snowboarding at any of Vail Resorts’ U.S. mountain resorts this winter. Blackout dates apply.